Navy reveals 'Don't tread on me' uniforms for #ArmyNavy game [pics]

Jim Jamitis | 7:08 PM on December 08, 2014

It’s getting pretty common in college sports for teams to create special uniforms for special occasions. Under Armour created these rebellious new helmets and uniforms for the U.S. Naval Academy to wear during the annual matchup with Army.

Navy's @UnderArmour helmet for the #ArmyNavy game, inspired by the "Don't Tread On Me" flag. pic.twitter.com/A2C03RpWQ9

— Navy Athletics (@NavyAthletics) December 8, 2014

Helmet for @NavyAthletics for Army-Navy game pic.twitter.com/z7fENW6tes

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) December 8, 2014

https://twitter.com/MountChicago/status/542095117394661376

These are pretty slick. #GoGoats “@darrenrovell: Helmet for @NavyAthletics for Army-Navy game pic.twitter.com/rP3FLi1hUf”

— Mack Dalton (@MackDalton) December 8, 2014

HOLY YES “@darrenrovell: Helmet for @NavyAthletics for Army-Navy game pic.twitter.com/hMbMyZkmIb”

— Atlanta Sports Guy (@Atlantasportguy) December 8, 2014

“@darrenrovell: Helmet for @NavyAthletics for Army-Navy game pic.twitter.com/FG8y2M2ZiN” Can't wait to go to this game Saturday! #GoNavy

— Eric Nordquist (@madproducer1) December 8, 2014

“@darrenrovell: Helmet for @NavyAthletics for Army-Navy game pic.twitter.com/VE0KO9pr7i” navy going for that tea party fan base

— Luke with a side of oyster dressing (@ActuallyLPH) December 8, 2014

The design does look pretty tea party. That’s because it’s based on the First Navy Jack flag that also features a rattlesnake and the “Don’t tread on me” motto. While the tea party adopted Gadsden flag depicts a coiled snake on a gold background, the Navy Jack features a diagonal snake across a field of thirteen red and white stripes.